Chapter 626: Thoughts on the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell
My conversation with Millien didn’t last long.
After confirming that they couldn’t learn the skill to dispel dreams, Millien didn’t bring it up again.
She wasn’t actually a teaching assistant but a member of the All-purpose Association.
As for her having white hair… she claimed to be a member of Xiao Han’s support group, and after some inquiry on my part… well, she truly was.
Regarding the surname Beck, she indeed had some connection with that teaching assistant Wenni Beck; to be precise, they were from the same family. No wonder the teaching assistant Wenni sent her over.
However, these little schemes didn’t mean much to me; the current situation had reversed, and now they required my help.
I must say, having the initiative in a conversation makes it quite relaxed.
Their main idea in coming here was still to establish the second large refuge.
But this time, their preparation wasn’t very sufficient, after all, only a few days had passed. The first thing they thought about was still how to solve the dream dispelling issue, as it was the biggest obstacle to establishing the refuge, almost without exception.
Also because of this matter, the collaboration between the All-purpose Association and me to establish the second large refuge was looked down upon by many.
However, I didn’t intend to get involved hands-on in establishing the refuge; instead, I would leave the matter to those eighteen people, while I continued to be a hands-off manager. As for whether those eighteen people would mess it up…
Does it really matter?
Am I their nanny?
Not at all. If they’ve been given opportunities and can’t seize them, they deserve it.
Before bringing Millien to meet those eighteen people to continue discussing, I also inquired about the progress of other extraordinary academies.
Since they said I was now undertaking the “second” large refuge, that meant no one else in the Expanding Realm had undertaken the construction of such a scale of refuge.
But I remembered that others from different academies seemed to be constructing one as well, right?
To establish a stable communication portal with their own academies, they had to do so.
“Indeed, other academies indeed have such intentions, but building a large refuge isn’t something that can be done overnight. The site selection, construction, food sources, refugees, and other issues all need consideration. In fact, they have chosen many places for attempts, and all ultimately failed.”
“Failed? Could you tell me the reasons?” I asked curiously.
“Of course, this isn’t classified information. There are many reasons for the failures, most of them are composite, but overall it’s related to the several reasons I just mentioned: initially lacking experience, incorrect site selection, and then the construction issues of the refuge. With their manpower, without our Witch Academy’s professionals cooperating, it would be really difficult to build a refuge…”
After hearing Millien’s account, I more intuitively understood the difficulties of constructing a refuge, especially with the examples she later provided, which felt particularly troublesome!
It turns out being a hands-off manager was the right choice.
“By the way, I heard that those extraordinary academies are currently very interested in your disaster refuge. I wonder what you think about that?”
“Then let them be interested, it has nothing to do with me,” I replied nonchalantly.
“This… you mean, even if they construct a communication portal with their own academy at the disaster refuge, it doesn’t matter?”
“That’s a question for the seven people at the disaster refuge. I’ve entrusted all matters to them. If they find it profitable and beneficial for future development, then they’ll accept. If they don’t want to build ties with other academies, they can refuse. So, you asked the wrong person.” I said.
“I see. I didn’t expect Assistant Xiao Han’s thoughts to be so advanced. Aren’t you afraid those seven people will ruin the disaster refuge? After all, it can be considered your hard work, right?”
“First, correct a misconception: the disaster refuge is not my hard work. As for the previous question, what if they destroy the disaster refuge? The ones who will be homeless are them. Even if they make the refuge a complete mess, that’s their own doing.”
“I understand now…” Millien seemed to grasp something and continued, “Then… for this second refuge, you’re the same. The eighteen people you mentioned earlier are the representatives you’ve chosen?”
“Sort of. So after this, you need to communicate with them about how to proceed with the construction.”
After ending this topic, I took Millien to meet those ten or so people and also conveyed some matters.
Of course, certain precautions needed to be emphasized.
However, one thing seemed to truly take Millien and her team by surprise.
“Assistant Xiao Han, you are teaching them the meditation method? And those… spells?!”
“Is there a problem?”
“Although I know this is everyone’s freedom, I really want to say that this is a terrible decision.”
“Are you afraid they will have power or afraid they will hold power?” I asked back with a smile.
“Isn’t that different? Well… this is your decision, I won’t say too much but I sincerely advise you not to continue down that path.”
Millien sighed and didn’t continue.
In fact, many people had tacitly avoided spreading extraordinary power before entering the Expanding Realm.
Because such behavior truly… invites trouble.
After all, a group of helpless refugees and those with extraordinary power are two different concepts.
Holding a weapon, a desire to k*ll arises. Even if they are starving, what is the use of the extraordinary power they possess?
Thus, it’s better to minimize unstable factors.
However, I just smiled and didn’t reply, letting them communicate with those people.
As for why Millien brought it up in front of those people… well, probably to win my favor. After all, loyalty comes with comparisons among those people.
Millien wanted to shape herself into the “bad person” before those individuals while I was the “good person” who imparted extraordinary power to them.
But I must say, I really didn’t care.
The fruit of the Wanlian Main Network Tree is different from my sequentially derived Great Knowledge Seed.
Once the Great Knowledge Seed takes root and sprouts in someone’s Sea of Consciousness, I have no authority to reclaim it, much like how a plant cannot control its own seeds once they take root and sprout.
However, the Wanlian Main Network Tree is different. It is merely a modified skill under the derivation system of my Great Knowledge Seed. The emphasis is on the skill itself, not the Wanlian Main Network Tree itself.
Thus, I have absolute dominion over the Wanlian Main Network Tree; moreover, with the Knowledge Power and Great Knowledge Sharing method it carries, I have the authority to directly revoke any individual’s qualifications to play the game.
Without game qualifications, they cannot use spells or deploy skills, leaving only the bodily movements and memories of those actions, and even the ability to control Earth Energy granted by the fruit is lost.
So, I am not afraid of them turning that power against me.
Even if they really have such power, I wouldn’t be afraid.
After handling my matters, I directly returned to my original spot.
Back in the root cave, a certain creature was still wandering around.
“You, why are you so mischievous? I’m right here, and you still dare to act against those few?”
I looked at the dream creature that was still wandering around and began to scold it.
However, this time I didn’t use the Mind Communication Magic, so this was purely a self-expression of emotions.
But this dream creature, though it clearly didn’t understand, still looked incredibly aggrieved.
Several smaller dream creatures around it suddenly vanished, leaving only it behind, showing a pitiful expression.
I looked at it and finally had no choice but to relent.
It seemed I couldn’t handle these creatures well, but when I felt bored, just watching them be active could ease my gloomy mood.
“If only you could be a bit smarter… perhaps then we could communicate without barriers using Mind Communication Magic.” I sighed.
Dream creatures are just dream creatures; even with the Mind Communication Magic, there is still no possibility for effective communication…
At this point, I suddenly realized something…
Should I try using the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell on them?
After all, they are not Fool Dreams and don’t have the requisite conditions for use like the latter.
And with my understanding of the research materials on the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell, I roughly grasped its more detailed and direct effects.
It allows creatures lacking wisdom to possess a seed of wisdom, to think and distinguish right from wrong.
Because of this, the spell’s effect isn’t so obvious for beings that already possess wisdom. It focuses more on “enlightenment” instead of “wisdom.”
Recalling the changes of Fool Dreams from before to now, I have witnessed the transformations firsthand.
At least the Fool Dreams now live well in the Witch Academy, which proves that the enlightenment of wisdom is effective for them, even if the effect is subtle.
However, since using the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell on Fool Dreams, it seems I haven’t used it much again. The few times I did were… for Sister Bai, and how should I put it?
The effects were remarkable?
Perhaps I should try using it on different targets to understand it better.
And this dream creature before me is a good target, isn’t it?
Once existing thought patterns break, thinking becomes more active!
Since dream creatures can use it, then… what about those mutated beasts?
Although this thought seems somewhat inappropriate, I have to admit that it’s also an option I can choose.
“Stand still! Behave and don’t move~ I’m going to give you a buff.” I suddenly stood up, fixing my gaze on this dream creature, a mischievous smile spreading across my face.
At this moment, the dream creature looked confused, not knowing what I was about to do, its ethereal body shifting.
And I directly cast the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell on it!
However, the spell effect directly missed.
“Hmm?”
I hesitated for a moment and then realized that it was a dream creature, lacking a physical vessel and anchor in reality.
The previous Fool Dreams had their consciousness anchored using a reality vessel developed through metamorphosis and hatching by the Academy Head.
It seems I was still thinking too naively…
I sat back down.
I definitely couldn’t cast magic in a dream… that way, the magical effect is essentially meaningless, indistinguishable from having none at all.
But if I classified everything in dreams as meaningless, that would be too absolute; after all, there are indeed meaningful existences within dreams.
For example… dream creatures.
Meaning is something bestowed by people.
Given that, I suddenly recalled something I had attempted earlier, something I had done for Fool Dreams before.
Soul Mimicry!
A concept that gives dream creatures meaning in reality!
Earlier, I had been making efforts to allow the Fool Dreams to enter my Sea of Consciousness, where their consciousness would shatter each time they entered. However, after trying “Soul Mimicry,” the time until shattering was delayed somewhat.
This proves that my idea was at least feasible; it’s just that I didn’t have the ability to advance this skill further at that time.
And the “Soul Mimicry” I performed on Fool Dreams was actually derived from the spell effect of the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.
However, this technique was not mature.
But now, having touched upon the truth of souls, I obtained the Soul Dream Space.
According to the basic knowledge the witch sisters had imparted to me, this is the dream space transformed from the authority of dreams within the soul, also a place of residence for one’s soul.
While I don’t possess extensive information, I know that the Soul Dream Space consolidates my Sea of Consciousness and Sea of Dreams, and perhaps I should try whether Fool Dreams can enter my Soul Dream Space.
If they can, that would represent a completely new breakthrough.
Thinking leads to action!
Driven by inspiration, I slightly adjusted my own state and then focused my gaze on the still “carefree” dream creature.
Forget it, everything should still prioritize the matters regarding Fool Dreams.
After closing my eyes, I used the Great Knowledge Sharing method to transmit my ideas to them via the Great Knowledge Seed that Fool Dreams carry.
After all, for testing, I naturally need Fool Dreams to cooperate with me.
Entering the Soul Dream Space, I found that the dream landscape here was immense, but the boundaries of the dream didn’t seem to be void like in the Sea of Consciousness, but filled with countless stars!
My Soul Dream Space resembles a fantastical sea of stars.
And the dual tree structure formed by the Great Knowledge Tree and Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Tree floats above this sea of stars.
I can feel the difference of the Soul Dream Space. Compared to the pure Sea of Consciousness or Sea of Dreams, everything here is closer to dreams, yet possesses the absolute dominance akin to the Sea of Consciousness!
I waited there for a moment, finally standing on the roots of the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Tree.
I felt the faint connection between the Fool Dreams and me.
The next moment, a figure, under the anchoring of the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Tree, broke through the dreams and entered here.
“Sister Xiao Han! I’m here~”
“Yu Yun, I’ve caught you!” I reached out to take hold of that petite figure, my eyes filled with surprise.
I didn’t expect Yu Yun to be the fastest this time.
“Sister Xiao Han~” At this moment, another figure appeared.
“Yu Lan, you’ve come too.”
“Yeah! Hmm… so Yu Yun is first again? I need to try harder…”
“It’s okay~” I patted Yu Lan’s little head in comfort.
“This time… how long will I last?”
“Did you not notice? This time, you both haven’t dissipated yet.”
“Huh? Is that so? It really seems so!” Yu Yun finally realized it.
Usually, she was the first to arrive during their attempts, so she was also the first to have her consciousness shattered.
“So… Sister Xiao Han! Did you succeed?!” Yu Lan hurriedly asked.
At this time, the third to arrive, Yu Guo, also showed up.
Among the three Fool Dreams I chose, Yu Guo’s talent is considered average, arriving only after the first two had shattered in previous attempts. This was her first time seeing the scene in full attendance.
“No… the attempt at Soul Mimicry didn’t succeed, but now we have a completely new breakthrough.”
